If you like cookies, look no further.
To be honest, I've never been a cookie kind of girl. My brother and my dad could easily eat 10 cookies at one time, but I usually don't desire more than half a cookie at a time.
When you're told you're not allowed cookies, however, it's just not fair!
Whole Foods sells a delicious cookie called the monster cookie. It's made without wheat- and it's everything you've ever wanted in a cookie.
The bakery sells them for $1.49 each, or $7.99 for a 6-pack.
The ingredients list says that it "May contain wheat", but tried-tested-and-true, my belly was still happy after eating a whole cookie! It's safe!
Oats, chocolate, seeds, nuts...seriously. It's everything you could dream of. Go get one!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Protein Powder and Favourite Smoothies!
With so many different protein powders on the market- it's hard to pick which one. I've had great, good, average, and terrible protein powders, and with all my allergies it's tough to find one that works!
I discovered Organic Rice Protein by Prairie Naturals through a friend, and absolutely love it! It comes in 360 and 720g versions, and in several flavours! It's organic, and vegan-- which I think is tougher to find on the market. Most protein powders have whey- which is milk-derived. It's 100% gluten-free, and is made from sprouted brown rice.
There are 24 grams of protein per serving, and most importantly, it's delicious.
I've tried only the French Vanilla favour, but it also comes in Café Caramel, and Natural. You can find information on all of Prairie Naturals protein products here.
I bought the 360g one, but found that between me and my boyfriend, we ZOOMED through the whole thing. I'm much happier with the 720g, but it's harder to find! In Vancouver, you can find the 720g at Body Energy Club for the best price of $38.99. Whole Foods sells the 360g flavours, but not as good of value.
Here are some smoothie recipes I've created, and have daily! They fill me up, and none of that "they really fill you up" diet lies--I mean it!
Awake Smoothie Recipe:
1 medium banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Splash of juice
4 ice cubes
1 chunk of cucumber (about 2 inches- skin and all)
Small handful of kale
2 Scoops Organic Rice Protein
1 tsp Macha
Blend until smooth!
Simple Vanilla Smoothie:
1 medium banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
2 scoops Organic Rice Protein
Blend until smooth!
Cucumber is a great addition to a smoothie- it's a low-calorie, neutral vegetable that can go undetected in your otherwise fruity smoothie! Great way to get your greens!
I discovered Organic Rice Protein by Prairie Naturals through a friend, and absolutely love it! It comes in 360 and 720g versions, and in several flavours! It's organic, and vegan-- which I think is tougher to find on the market. Most protein powders have whey- which is milk-derived. It's 100% gluten-free, and is made from sprouted brown rice.
There are 24 grams of protein per serving, and most importantly, it's delicious.
I've tried only the French Vanilla favour, but it also comes in Café Caramel, and Natural. You can find information on all of Prairie Naturals protein products here.
I bought the 360g one, but found that between me and my boyfriend, we ZOOMED through the whole thing. I'm much happier with the 720g, but it's harder to find! In Vancouver, you can find the 720g at Body Energy Club for the best price of $38.99. Whole Foods sells the 360g flavours, but not as good of value.
Here are some smoothie recipes I've created, and have daily! They fill me up, and none of that "they really fill you up" diet lies--I mean it!
Awake Smoothie Recipe:
1 medium banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Splash of juice
4 ice cubes
1 chunk of cucumber (about 2 inches- skin and all)
Small handful of kale
2 Scoops Organic Rice Protein
1 tsp Macha
Blend until smooth!
Simple Vanilla Smoothie:
1 medium banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
2 scoops Organic Rice Protein
Blend until smooth!
Cucumber is a great addition to a smoothie- it's a low-calorie, neutral vegetable that can go undetected in your otherwise fruity smoothie! Great way to get your greens!
2 Months Later.
Hello!
Apologies for my hiatus from the blog. It's been an absolutely wild summer- and unfortunately AllergyFreeVancouver took a hit!
I've been making new discoveries all summer, as well as enjoying my healthy, happy, allergy-free body!
Stay tuned for several posts of newly discovered gluten-free, allergy-free delights!
- Laura
Apologies for my hiatus from the blog. It's been an absolutely wild summer- and unfortunately AllergyFreeVancouver took a hit!
I've been making new discoveries all summer, as well as enjoying my healthy, happy, allergy-free body!
Stay tuned for several posts of newly discovered gluten-free, allergy-free delights!
- Laura
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